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Experimental Research on the Training of Executive Functions Through the APP "The Apollo & Rosetta Adventures" (E-FAR) in Children with ADHD (8-13 Yrs)

NCT06881719 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2025-03-21

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Summary

ADHD is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, with a strong impact on general functioning and in daily life. Executive Functions play an important role on this disorder, and numerous treatments have been developed over the years to try to contain its symptoms. The present study aimed to investigate whether the use of a video game, "The incredible adventures of Apollo and Rosetta", could enhance Fxecutive Functions and improve the impact of symptoms in children with ADHD. A longitudinal study was carried out with 35 subjects aged 8 to 11 years. They were assessed twice, at the beginning and after three months. 17 subjects were assigned to the experimental group, which downloaded and used the application systematically. 18 participants, on the other hand, were assigned to the wait-and-see condition, as a control group. Participants were administered four tests, while in contemporary, parents filled out two self-report questionnaires. A mixed between and within ANOVA was used to analyze the data. The results, although not showing significantly impactful effects, are promising and move in the direction of the research hypothesis. In fact, systematic use of this application appears to play a role in increasing executive functions and seems to act as a protective factor against any worsening.

Conditions

  • ADHD

Interventions

DEVICE

The Adventures of Apollo & Rosetta

The new APP "The Adventures of Apollo and Rosetta" consists of 7 exercises (1. Explorer; 2. Deciphering codes; 3. Particle accelerator tunnel; and 4. Leaping asteroids, - 5. Galactic art; 6. Stellar Laboratory; 7. Challenge of opposites). The training program provides for the application of 36 mini-game sessions lasting 15-20 minutes each (alternating the first 4 and the last 3 games) over 12 weeks (the child must practice 3 times a week). The training via APP can be administered in the first sessions on an outpatient basis, then it can be delegated to parents who take care of the exercises 3 times a week (20-15-20 minutes). A work diary will be kept monitoring the progress of the activities.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • IRCCS Eugenio Medea

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Milano Bicocca

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
13 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-09
Primary Completion
2024-12-20
Completion
2025-01-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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